A performance by the Inbal Dance Theater in 1964. (Moshe Pridan/Israel National Photo Collection/Wikimedia Commons)

Jewish Theater & Dance Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish theater and dance?

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From Yiddish theater to Israeli folk dance, performing arts are a key part of Jewish self expression. How much do you know about Jewish theater and dance?

Question 1 of 10
Which of these was NOT an Israeli playwright?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: Hasidic circle dancing can last for hours.
Question 3 of 10
Which biblical king performs an ecstatic dance before the ark as it was brought to Jerusalem?
Question 4 of 10
Dance is a prominent expression at which of these Jewish lifecycle events?
Question 5 of 10
"The Murder of Isaac," a play by the Israeli playwright Motti Lerner, is about what?
Question 6 of 10
Which of the following religions is not represented in the play Nathan der Weise?
Question 7 of 10
In the mid-20th century, who was responsible for disseminating Israeli folk dances across the United States?
Question 8 of 10
Which biblical character is the main focus of an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical?
Question 9 of 10
What was the first American theater to specialize in Yiddish plays?
Question 10 of 10
In the 18th century, which group of Jews introduced ecstatic dancing into Jewish ritual and worship?
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